4 Series with M Performance Parts

At the Frankfurt Auto Show BMW showed off a F32 435i coupe decked out with with M Performance Parts. BMW has heavily embraced the carbon fiber look offering carbon fiber treatment for almost every bit of the car. The front splitter (in carbon fiber, of course) looks to be semi functional adding down force to the front end. The rear carbon fiber spoiler is functional as well and adds nice contrast on the white. I love the way the wheels are body color matched on the spokes and the M Performance brakes pop nicely.

Overall I think the M Performance Parts brings out the aggressive styling of the F32 4 series couple. What do you think?

I agree - it makes the car look more aggressive. I already have plans for the black grills and mirrors and am debating on what else to get I don't like that stripe at all. I love the wheels, but the 20's probably aren't very practical on an every day driver.

Here's a few better pics of it:

av98 commented: September 11, 2013, 12:24 pm

Why do we point out the useless cosmetic stuff when these M performance parts are introduced?

The most important part introduction here is the LSD! The last time an LSD option was offered to the non-M model 3/4 series line was the E30; HOW COME WE DON'T POINT THIS MOST IMPORTANT UPGRADE OUT?

Sad how we've boiled down to cosmetic upgrades as being more important than parts that make the car a better dynamic driver.

tim330i commented: September 11, 2013, 12:40 pm

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Originally Posted by av98

Why do we point out the useless cosmetic stuff when these M performance parts are introduced?

The most important part introduction here is the LSD! The last time an LSD option was offered to the non-M model 3/4 series line was the E30; HOW COME WE DON'T POINT THIS MOST IMPORTANT UPGRADE OUT?

Sad how we've boiled down to cosmetic upgrades as being more important than parts that make the car a better dynamic driver.

A picture of a LSD isn't that exciting Once BMW gets a 4 series with an LSD we will be posting a review. Just to warn everyone that is about a year out.

Tim

av98 commented: September 11, 2013, 12:44 pm

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Originally Posted by tim330i

A picture of a LSD isn't that exciting Once BMW gets a 4 series with an LSD we will be posting a review. Just to warn everyone that is about a year out.

Tim

Thanks for the heads up Tim!

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Dr. 328xi commented: September 11, 2013, 12:47 pm

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Originally Posted by av98

Sad how we've boiled down to cosmetic upgrades as being more important than parts that make the car a better dynamic driver.

Hence the M-sport Line...?

Dr. 328xi commented: September 11, 2013, 12:59 pm

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Originally Posted by tim330i

It's rare that striping or decals or extra badging appeal to me...but it's impossible to deny the appeal of the ///M triple stripe!

Ermagerd commented: September 11, 2013, 2:47 pm

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Originally Posted by av98

Why do we point out the useless cosmetic stuff when these M performance parts are introduced?

The most important part introduction here is the LSD! The last time an LSD option was offered to the non-M model 3/4 series line was the E30; HOW COME WE DON'T POINT THIS MOST IMPORTANT UPGRADE OUT?

Sad how we've boiled down to cosmetic upgrades as being more important than parts that make the car a better dynamic driver.

Forget that, look at that carbon trim!!!!!!!!!!!

beden1 commented: September 11, 2013, 3:00 pm

I'm not sure I like these add-ons with a white car. Black or Estoril Blue would be good and possibly Silver?

Snareman commented: September 11, 2013, 3:05 pm

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Originally Posted by Ermagerd

Forget that, look at that carbon trim!!!!!!!!!!!

Do you mean you like it or don't?

bumbledeex commented: September 11, 2013, 5:18 pm

Im loving the add-ons im considering the carbon fiber splitter for mine. Im hoping it will look just as good on estoril blue.

Jamesonsviggen commented: September 11, 2013, 5:53 pm

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Originally Posted by Dr. 328xi

Hence the M-sport Line...?

I like my euro brake pads, weighted shift knob, staggered wheels, and the worlds better steering wheel thank you very much The steering wheel alone is worth the extra $1000 over a Sport.

av98 commented: September 11, 2013, 7:15 pm

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Originally Posted by Dr. 328xi

Hence the M-sport Line...?

Better brake pads, thicker sway bars and lowering springs (1/2' lower) are your only upgrades over a Sport line with the M Sport.

Now tell me a package that BMW sells which offers the same upgrades the M performance parts offer again?

M Sport is a starting requirement for an F30 before the addition of the M performance parts which gets you as close to the old 3 series BMWs.

Now the only thing they haven't addressed is this tricky little Electronic Steering Unit. When is the updated SW algorithm going to come out.

Jamesonsviggen commented: September 11, 2013, 8:50 pm

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Originally Posted by av98

Better brake pads, thicker sway bars and lowering springs (1/2' lower) are your only upgrades over a Sport line with the M Sport.

RWD Sport and M Sport have identical 704 suspension.

Kaxon commented: September 12, 2013, 3:32 am

Is there any indication of pricing yet? I may be interested in a few of those options.

glennQNYC commented: September 12, 2013, 8:27 am

I'd guessing the LSD upgrade would have zero effect on handling. Some might even argue it would have a slight negative effect, with the open differential letting a car rotate easier. The advantage of a LSD is an increased ability to put power down.